Death of Pope Francis: Martin Scorsese and Co.

After the death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) on Easter Monday, a number of Hollywood stars bow to the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Scorsese (82) reported. “He was a remarkable human being in every respect,” wrote the director, who wanted to become Catholic priests in his youth. “He recognized his own weaknesses. He radiated wisdom. He radiated goodness. He had an iron commitment to the good,” continued Scorsese.

“He knew in his soul that ignorance was a terrible plague for humanity. That’s why he never stopped learning,” noted Martin Scorsese. “And he never stopped to clarify. And he hugged, preached and preached forgiveness. Universal and constant forgiveness.” The director of “The last temptation of Christ” met Pope Francis several times in the Vatican. During a visit in 2023, the Oscar winner revealed that he was working on another film about Jesus Christ.

Martin Scorseses multiple leading actor Leonardo DiCaprio (50) also paid tribute to the late Pope. The actor to Francis’ commitment to environmental protection – DiCaprio is also committed to this topic.

Leonardo DiCaprio posted two photos of his visit to the Vatican in 2016. For his documentary “Before The Flood” about climate change, DiCaprio won Franziskus in front of the camera. “Pope Francis was one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time,” wrote DiCaprio on Instagram. “His legacy will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists around the world”.

Whoopi Goldberg (69) also a picture of a meeting with Francis. She compared the late Pope to one of his predecessors – with John XXIII (1881-1963), who was also known for his closeness to the people. “He had long been someone who seemed to remember that love of Christ surrounds both believers and non-believers”.

“Sail on, Pope Francis, with your love for humanity and your laugh,” sent the comedian to the deceased. The picture belonging to the text shows a laughing whoopi Goldberg during a visit to the Vatican 2023.

Russell Crowe (61) sent greetings from Rome on Monday, where he is right. “A nice day in Rome, but a sad day for the believers. Rip Francis,” the New Zealand wrote on X for a photo of the blue sky in the eternal city.

Antonio Banderas (64) as a man “who at the top of the Catholic Church brought the most needy friendliness, love and mercy”. For Toni Collette (52), Francis was “one of the good”. The Australian also shared a quote from the Jesuits: “Be the first to bring the good to bring the good, do not get used to evil, but defeat it”.